Removal and installation the automatic transmission oil temperature sensor (Hyundai Tucson LM)

1. Remove the battery and battery tray.

2. Remove the engine protection (A).



3. Unscrew the drain plug and drain the automatic transmission oil.

4. Loosen the eye bolt (B) and remove the valve body cover (A).

Note:

1. Tightening torque:

• Valve body cover bolts (A): 9.8 - 11.8 Nm.
• Eye bolt (B): 39.2 - 44.1 Nm.

2. First, unscrew the bolts located in the engine compartment.

3. Replace the eye bolt gasket with a new one.

5. Disconnect the automatic transmission oil temperature sensor connector (A).



6. Loosen the bolt and remove the temperature sensor (A).

Note: Tightening torque: 9.8-11.8 Nm.

7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Note:

• Apply automatic transmission fluid or petroleum jelly to the O-rings to prevent damage.
• Apply a 2.5 mm bead of Threebond 1281B or LOCTITE FMD-546 sealant to the valve body cover mating surfaces.
• Add oil to the gearbox.